Vespers Author:Ed McBain Father Michael Birney lies dead in the garden behind the church rectory, with multiple stab & slash wounds, surrounded by his beloved roses. Four blocks away a Satanic black mass is being performed. And teenage crack barons are fighting in the streets, looking for drugs which may be hidden in the church. Even for Steve Carella & his fellow de... more »tectives at the 87th Precinct, this is an unusual murder w/a very unusual cast of characters. Who killed Father Birney? And why? Listen. You won't believe your ears. Ed McBain has been the recipient of the Grand Master Award of the Mystery Writers of America. His more than 40 87th Street Precinct novels are international bestsellers. He lives in Connecticut. In addition to his New York Times bestsellers Kiss & Lullaby, Ed McBan's Mischief & Widows are available from Harder Audio.« less